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August at Leeds Heritage Theatres
5th August 2024
Join us at City Varieties for the hottest shows this summer. Entertain the kids with Pop Party, enjoy anecdotes from Jimmy Tarbuck OBE or laugh your socks off with Joe Pasquale. Plus, some of the ‘big hitters’ that are on sale from TODAY at The Grand.
On sale now at Leeds Grand Theatre for 2025
LAOS: Les Misérables: Thu 3 – Sat 12 April 2025
Leeds Amateur Operatic Society returns to The Grand with one of the 11 UK amateur premières of this iconic musical. Featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time, Les Misérables is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution.
Bat Out Of Hell: Mon 21 – Sat 26 April 2025
Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock ‘n’ roll, where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reign supreme, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell.
Sir Tim Rice: Sun 18 May 2025
The show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs, the hits and the misses, along with stories of his life and live performances from his wonderful catalogue of songs.
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of): Mon 26 – Sat 31 May 2025
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Leeds Grand Theatre by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.
Rocky Horror Show: Mon 2 – Sat 7 June 2025
Rocky Horror Show is the biggest party and features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show-stopping Time Warp.
Derren Brown: Tue 22 – Sat 26 July 2025
Prepare to be astonished! The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Leeds with Only Human. The show is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away!
A SELECTION OF SHOWS AT CITY VARIETIES IN AUGUST 2024:
Pop Party: Sun 18 August
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Pop Party takes the stage! This exhilarating live concert, made especially for kids, brings the latest trending TikTok hits to life in a vibrant and engaging live performance.
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck: Thu 22 August
After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession, Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of life on stage and screen. The show features a huge collection of anecdotes and video clips highlighting a fabulously glittering career, from going to school with John Lennon to his meteoric rise to fame hosting Sunday Night at the London Palladium.
Joe Pasquale: 40 Years of Cack… Continued!: Fri 23 August
Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage for over 40 years and he’s bringing his favourite things for another airing to show that things have never been normal…. Have you ever wondered why chicken breasts don’t have nipples? Or maybe whether vegetarians can get a job as a Beefeater?
Beth Nielsen Chapman: Fri 30 August
Beth Nielsen Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, whose diverse body of work spans 15 albums and seven Number 1 hits, including compositions that have been recorded by Elton John, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, the Indigo Girls, and Keb Mo’.
Roy Hemmings’ Sounds of Philadelphia & Motown: Sat 31 August
Both critics and fans agree that Roy Hemmings is a great showman and dynamic singer. As the longest-serving former member of the legendary group, The Drifters, Roy had worked alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 20 years.
To see what’s on and book tickets, visit leedsheritagetheatres.com.